Tuesday, March 31, 2015, 1:10 p.m.

Sen. Boozman to tour hospital in Jonesboro

JONESBORO — Republican U.S. Sen. John Boozman is scheduled to tour the new NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro.

Boozman's office said the senator will tour the new six-story hospital Thursday.

The new hospital includes 181 beds with space to expand to 300 beds and a free-standing advanced cancer treatment center featuring radiation therapy, chemotherapy, medical oncology, clinical research, and support services.